Rayne

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

for 141 years shining the light of God’s love and grace 3900 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115

504-899-3431 www.raynenola.org Sunday Worship at 8:45 and 11 am

June 29, 2017

We Welcome All! We warmly welcome all to worship on Sundays at 8:45 or 11 am and Sunday

School at 9:45 am, to participate freely in the life of this community of faith and love, and to become a member of this congregation. Rayne welcomes and embraces all people regardless of race, class, gender, or sexual orientation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors!

Welcome to Rayne! Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service

2017 Operating Budget

$1,080,442

Needed Weekly 20,778 Weekly Average to Date 17,157 Received 6/25/17 22,902 155 Pledges-to-date for 2017 701,127

Contribute Online at www.raynenola.org

or scan this QR Code to set up an account.

Use your smart phone to open your own account

with the church for making contributions.

Those wishing to become members of Rayne

are encouraged to contact one of our pastors.

Rayne Welcomes New Pastors This Sunday! Following both worship services, there will be a Meet-N-Greet

with Senior Pastor, Jay Hogewood and Associate Pastor, Marissa Teauseau

in the Fellowship Hall.

Get to know our new pastors in worship each Sunday in July and August

as they share from their personal favorite scripture passages.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon

me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives…”

Luke 4:18

Message by Jay Hogewood “The Nazareth Manifesto:

The Rise of Jesus/The Reputation of Rayne”

The Lord’s Supper at 8:45 am in the Historic Sanctuary

with musicians Marcus St. Julien, Piano

Randall Bunnell and Ebonee Davis

The Lord’s Supper at 11 am in the Historic Sanctuary with The Chancel Choir

conducted by C. Leonard Raybon

Marcus St. Julien, Organist

Feel free to “come casual” as the weather heats up

this summer!

Fredrik Thomas Petterson

Tate Campbell Adams baptized on June 25, 2017

Rachel Watts Julia Sanders Bo Sanders

joining on June 25, 2017

Become a NOLA Wesley Patron While funds are being cut annually, the Methodist Campus Ministries need us more than ever. Become a patron of our Tulane/Loyola ministry for as little as $20/month. Go to https://www.patreon.com/nolawesley

__________________________________________ Always Needed at the Donation Station Hotel-sized amenities: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, as well as razors, reading glasses, and bandaids. _________________________________________________

Crescent City Café This young adult ministry, “compelled by the love of Christ,” serves a gourmet breakfast restaurant-style with dignity and grace to those in need twice monthly. The next café will be Saturday, July 1, 8 am, in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or volunteer, go to www.crescentcitycafe.com _________________________________________________

Comfort Food July 9, the Pepper Team will be preparing a meal in the kitchen after worship to be served on Tuesday, July 11, at The Open Table. To join the Salt, Pepper, Spice, or Tabasco Team, email susie.vanderkuy@raynenola.org _________________________________________________

The Open Table Servers are welcome at the Open Table! If you would like to serve Comfort Food, join us at 2700 Louisiana Avenue on Tuesday, July 11, at 3 pm.

_________________________________________ We Welcome Sunday Morning Volunteers Greeters, Ushers, Kitchen Crew If you are able and willing to help with any of these tasks on Sunday morning, email nancy.hopkins@raynenola.org

_________________________________________ On Any Given Friday

Each Friday, volunteers gather to assemble the cookie trays, replenish children’s activity bags, and prepare the sanctuary for worship—refreshing the pencils, offering envelopes, and registration pads. Lend a hand! Stop by on any Friday at 10 am.

_________________________________________ The Cupboards Are (Almost) Bare Once again, we welcome your contributions of canned and non-perishable food items, including those which require no cooking, preparation or can opener.

Opportunities for Service

We can help Melody and Alberta Pate rebuild their flooded home and business

by supporting “Those Nuts” at gracielouisenutt.com Facebook/GracieLouiseNutt

Instagram/GracieLouiseNutt 10% of “Those Nuts” proceeds return to Rayne!

New Mission Fund Established How deeply grateful we are to The Lynn and Mike Coatney

Family Foundation for their gift of $75,000 to establish the

Rev. Callie Winn Crawford Mission Fund to be used by our Mission Team

to support mission projects in the City of New Orleans.

What a gift!

2017 Youth Mission Trip at Heifer Ranch

The School for Contemplative Living Presents its 8th Annual Contemplative Workshop

Friday-Saturday December 1-2, 2017

Cost: $75 (for Rayne members)

For information: william.thiele56@gmail.com For registration: www.thescl.net

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

“Crazy Love” Young Adult Study Continues

Mondays, 6:30-8 pm Youth Room #219 Snacks provided!

July 7 - Baby Cakes vs. Oklahoma City

Come on out to the ballgame with Rayne 20/30. Tickets will be

between $12-16. Email Kathryn at Kdavis822@gmail.com by

June 30 if you're interested, and she'll make sure our group sits

together and will help to organize carpools.

Men’s and Women’s Groups Continue

Men's Group: How God Makes Men

There are no better mentors than those found in the Bible. The

men's group will be reading and discussing the book, How God

Makes Men: Ten Epic Stories. Ten Proven Principles.

The men's group meets on the third Sunday from 6:00-7:30 pm

at NOLA Brewing Tap Room.

Women’s Group: The Gifts of Imperfection

Brené Brown helps us to let go of who we think we’re supposed

to be and embrace who we are. Join us as we go through an

interactive eCourse based on The Gifts of Imperfection featuring

videos, creative activities, and discussions. The women’s group

meets on the third Sunday from 7-8:30 pm. Location TBD.

For more information: cstuckwisch@gmail.com

Upcoming Workshops

Friday-Wednesday, August 4-9 Centering Prayer 5-Day Retreat with Susan Rush at Rosaryville

Saturday, September 9 The Cosmic Walk Ritual: Evolutionary Consciousness with Alison McCrary

Wednesday Night Classes this Summer 6 pm

With Centering Prayer at 5:30 pm

Happiness using the text by Joan Chittister

led by Bob Hopkins beginning July 5

The Meditation Challenge for Men 8 weeks of training | 8 different practices.

led by William Thiele underway now!

Methodist Summer Camp Camp Istrouma

Greenwell Springs, LA Grades 2-12

To register call 225-261-2089

or go to www.campistrouma.com

The Intercessory Prayer Group

You are invited to meet each Tuesday at 1 pm

to pray for the concerns of our community of faith and love.

For more information Contact the church office at 504-899-3431

Gratitude Class to Study: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers

This Sunday, at 9:45 am, in the Bride’s Room, the class continues to explore the journey of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. This 8-week Immersion Bible Study, focuses on the issues of conflict, leadership, disobedience and forgiveness. The study is open to all!

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM The Divine Dance with The Trinity

Save the Date! In addition to performing free concerts at more than 15 schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and mission sites, the Manhattan Chamber Players will be at Rayne on August 27!

Performing at Rayne Sunday, August 27

11 am and 3 pm

A Sparrow Falls: Prayers for the Hard Times by Mary Brown

This new book of prayers by one of our members, Mary Brown, will be available soon! Join us for a book sale and signing on

Sunday, July 23 9:45 am and Noon in the Fellowship Hall

Worship Leaders

Altar Guild Nancy and Bob Hopkins, Jan Jeter

Head Ushers Bob Moffett, Gary Kennan, Doug Comeaux and Richard Moore

Head Greeters Mable Thomas, Carol Thiele, Barbara Clark, Elisabeth Rietvelt and

Susie VanderKuy Sound System Justin “Razz” Hunter

Sundays 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship

5-6:30 pm Women’s Covenant Group

Mondays 10 am Staff Meeting

6 pm Ministry Meetings

6:30 pm Rayne 20/30 for Young Adults

6:30 pm AA Meeting

Tuesdays Noon Brown Bag Covenant Group

1 pm Intercessory Prayer Group

3 pm Open Table

5:30-8 pm Luke’s House Free Clinic

6:30 pm Covenant Group

Wednesdays 6 pm Children’s Choir seasonal

6 pm Wednesday Classes

7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous

Thursdays 9:30 am Mom’s Bible Study (summer break)

9:30 am Sacred Yoga Parker UMC

6:30-9 pm Luke’s House Free Clinic

7 pm Al-Anon/AA Meetings

Saturday 9 am STAIR Tutoring (out for summer)

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Meetings Coming Up

Monday, July 10 6pm

Missions Team Children’s Team

7pm Worship Team

Let Us Pray

—for all Methodist pastors who are in the process of moving, especially Max Zehner, Jay Hogewood, and Marissa Teauseau; —for Doris Billings, Lib Neilson, Roy Watts, Stephanie Stennett, Shirley Watts, Brenda Frey, Owen St. Amant, Brent Ramirez, Hamilton Lob, Kourtney Gabik, Leona McCoy, Thaïs St. Julien, Roy Watts, Robert Connolly, Andrew McLetchie, Margie Mielke, Laura Coatney, Dan Sikes, Bryan Slate, Eleanor Slate, William Gieger, George Mastainich, Judy Mastainich, India and Ula Ebele, Jackie Breaux and the residents and staff of Grace House.

We Share the Joy —of Mary Beth and Fern Dionne in the birth of their grandson, Owen Paul.

We Share the Sorrow —of Susan, Charlie, and Jack Hereford in the death of Kelly Hereford. A memorial service will be held at Rayne on Saturday, July 8, at 2 pm, with visiting at 1 pm in the Sanctuary.

Thank You —to the members of the Staff Parish Relations Committee, Peggy Parr, Will Winebrenner, James Comeaux, Mary Brown, Mary Beth and Fern Dionne, Susie VanderKuy, Nancy Hopkins, Carol Thiele and Mary Munger for producing the beautiful reception for Callie and Max last Sunday.

Reception for New Pastors on July 9 Make plans to be present after the worship services to welcome our new pastors with a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Stop by to say hello and introduce yourself.

Part-Time “Floater” Position Available in the Rayne Early Childhood Program To apply, call 504-899-3595.

Come Casual this Summer Dress is never an issue, but especially in the hot summer months!

Birthday Sunday Join us at noon on Sunday, July 23, for cake and Ice Cream 504, as we celebrate all our June birthdays!

Announcements

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Find a connection with friends

faith, food, fun, and fellowship!

Thank you, guys

for A BIG JOB well done!

Cleaning of the stove and oven Preparing soil and mulch in the

RECP garden beds Dusting, polishing, washing,

ceilings, walls, and table tops Cleaning of the stairwells Assembly of a Godly Play shelf Touching up paint in Brides’ Room

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 22:1-14

Psalm 13

Romans 6:12-23

Matthew 10:40-42

Stay tuned for special youth events coming this summer.

Look for details in future newsletters.

*There will be no youth meeting on Sunday, July 2.